Those to Enjoy Zakat for Primary 5

Class: Primary 5
Term: Third Term
Week: 11
Age: 10 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Islamic Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Islamic Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: Meaning and Lessons Learnt from Suratul Al, Duha.
Topic: Those to Enjoy Zakat
Subject Matter: THOSE TO ENJOY ZAKAT

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain:

• Identify and list the eight categories of people who are eligible to receive Zakat.
• Explain briefly who belongs to each category.

Affective Domain:

• Appreciate the importance of Zakat in helping the needy and maintaining social justice in the community.
• Show empathy towards less fortunate members of society.

Psychomotor Domain:

• State the Quranic verse that outlines the categories of Zakat recipients.
• Suggest practical ways Zakat can benefit those in need.

Social Domain:

• Promote generosity and willingness to contribute to the welfare of others.
• Understand the role of Zakat in fostering communal harmony and support.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for Islamic Religious Studies.
• State Unified Scheme of Work.
• Islamic Religious Studies for Primary 5 (relevant textbook).
• The Holy Quran (Surah At-Tawbah 9:60).
• Hadith collections (e.g., Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim).

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Charts showing the categories of Zakat recipients
• Pictures illustrating different types of needy people
• Copies of Surah At-Tawbah (9:60)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand the specific beneficiaries of Zakat, one of the five pillars of Islam. Knowing who receives Zakat enables pupils to grasp its purpose in promoting social welfare and justice, encouraging them to be mindful of the less fortunate in their community.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should have a basic understanding of Zakat as an obligatory charity in Islam and its general meaning from previous lessons.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

THOSE TO ENJOY ZAKAT

Categories of Zakat Recipients

Zakat is distributed among eight specific categories of people as mentioned in the Holy Quran (Surah At-Tawbah 9:60). These categories ensure that Zakat reaches those most in need and serves its purpose of social welfare.

• The Poor (Al-Fuqara’): These are people who have very little or no wealth and cannot meet their basic needs.
• The Needy (Al-Masakin): These are people who have some income or wealth, but it is not enough to cover their essential needs. They are in a better condition than the poor but still require assistance.
• Zakat Administrators (Al-Amilin ‘Alayha): These are individuals appointed by an Islamic government or authority to collect, manage, and distribute Zakat funds. They are paid for their work from Zakat funds.
• New Converts (Al-Mu’allafatu Qulubuhum): These are people who have recently embraced Islam or those whose hearts need to be reconciled towards Islam. Zakat is given to strengthen their faith or gain their support for the Muslim community.
• To Free Captives/Slaves (Ar-Riqab): This category refers to using Zakat to free slaves or captives, or to help Muslims who are unjustly imprisoned or in bondage.
• Those in Debt (Al-Gharimin): These are people who are burdened by debt and cannot repay it from their current income or assets, provided the debt was incurred for a lawful purpose.
• In the Cause of Allah (Fi Sabilillah): This category refers to spending Zakat funds for purposes that advance the cause of Islam, such as supporting students of Islamic knowledge, da’wah (inviting to Islam), or defending Muslim lands.
• The Wayfarer (Ibnus-Sabil): These are travelers who are stranded in a foreign land and do not have sufficient funds to return home, even if they are wealthy in their own country.

Memory Verse (Quran)

Surah At-Tawbah (9):60

“Indeed, Zakat expenditures are only for the poor and the needy and for those employed to collect [Zakat] and for bringing hearts together [for Islam] and for freeing captives [or slaves] and for those in debt and for the cause of Allah and for the [stranded] traveler – an obligation [imposed] by Allah. And Allah is Knowing and Wise.”

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils, reviews the previous lesson on the general meaning and importance of Zakat, and then introduces the new topic: “Those to Enjoy Zakat.” The teacher asks pupils if they know anyone who benefits from charity.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, recall points from the previous lesson, and share their ideas about charity beneficiaries.
Learning Point: Pupils are reminded of Zakat and prepared for the new lesson.

Step 2: Explanation of The Poor (Al-Fuqara’) and The Needy (Al-Masakin)

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the first two categories of Zakat recipients: “The Poor (Al-Fuqara’)” as those with no wealth and “The Needy (Al-Masakin)” as those with insufficient wealth. The teacher uses simple examples to differentiate between them.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively, ask questions for clarification, and identify examples of poor and needy people.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the difference between the poor and the needy as Zakat recipients.

Step 3: Explanation of Zakat Administrators (Al-Amilin ‘Alayha) and New Converts (Al-Mu’allafatu Qulubuhum)

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that Zakat funds can be used to pay “Zakat Administrators (Al-Amilin ‘Alayha)” for their work. The teacher also introduces “New Converts (Al-Mu’allafatu Qulubuhum)” as beneficiaries to strengthen their faith.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, take notes, and ask questions about the roles of administrators and why new converts receive Zakat.
Learning Point: Pupils learn about the administrative aspect of Zakat and its role in consolidating faith.

Step 4: Explanation of To Free Captives/Slaves (Ar-Riqab) and Those in Debt (Al-Gharimin)

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains “To Free Captives/Slaves (Ar-Riqab)” and discusses how Zakat can help individuals burdened by “Debt (Al-Gharimin)” who cannot repay their lawful debts.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, discuss the importance of helping those in bondage or debt, and understand the conditions for giving Zakat to debtors.
Learning Point: Pupils understand how Zakat addresses issues of freedom and financial hardship.

Step 5: Explanation of In the Cause of Allah (Fi Sabilillah) and The Wayfarer (Ibnus-Sabil)

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Examples
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains “In the Cause of Allah (Fi Sabilillah)” as supporting Islamic activities and “The Wayfarer (Ibnus-Sabil)” as stranded travelers. The teacher provides examples for each category.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, ask for examples, and understand the broader applications of Zakat.
Learning Point: Pupils learn about Zakat’s role in supporting religious causes and helping travelers.

Step 6: Quranic Reference and Summary of Categories

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Recitation/Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes Surah At-Tawbah (9):60 on the board and recites it, explaining that this verse clearly lists the eight categories. The teacher then quickly summarizes all eight categories for reinforcement.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the verse after the teacher, copy it, and recall the eight categories.
Learning Point: Pupils know the authoritative source for Zakat distribution and can list all eight categories.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Mention the eight categories of people who are eligible to receive Zakat.
2. Briefly explain who the “poor” (Al-Fuqara’) are.
3. What is the difference between “the poor” and “the needy”?
4. Why are “new converts” (Al-Mu’allafatu Qulubuhum) among the beneficiaries of Zakat?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization/Assignment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the lesson by reiterating that Zakat is distributed to eight specific categories of people to ensure social justice and support. The teacher assigns homework: “List five ways Zakat helps in community development.”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy the homework.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their understanding and are given a task to extend their learning.

Home Task: Write three lessons learned about Those to Enjoy Zakat and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

• Zakat – An obligatory charity in Islam given to specific categories of needy people.
• Al-Fuqara’ – The poor, those with very little or no wealth.
• Al-Masakin – The needy, those with insufficient wealth to cover basic needs.
• Al-Amilin ‘Alayha – Zakat administrators, those employed to collect and distribute Zakat.
• Al-Mu’allafatu Qulubuhum – New converts, those whose hearts are to be reconciled towards Islam.
• Ar-Riqab – Captives/slaves, or those in bondage to be freed.
• Al-Gharimin – Those in debt, who cannot repay lawful debts.
• Fi Sabilillah – In the cause of Allah, for purposes that advance Islam.
• Ibnus-Sabil – The wayfarer, a stranded traveler without funds.

Differentiation

For struggling learners, the teacher will provide simplified definitions and visual aids to help them identify the categories. Advanced learners will be encouraged to research specific examples of how Zakat is distributed in different Muslim communities and share their findings.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure that pupils understand the ethical and social dimensions of Zakat beyond just memorizing the categories. Emphasize the importance of empathy and helping others. Encourage pupils to reflect on how these categories address various forms of societal need and contribute to a balanced community.